Social Worker

About the Company

Established in 2002 by GPs Dr Ross Lamplugh and Dr Hamish Meldrum, Ochre Health is a leading provider of primary healthcare in Australia, operating a network of over 60 medical centres around the country. Built on a founding purpose of improving health in regional and rural communities and now partnering with over 300+ doctors, the company is unique among its peers in recording and reporting on patient health outcomes

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Social Worker to work within our fantastic team of highly experienced doctors, registered nurses and administrative team members at Ochre Medical Centre Bruce.

Location: Ochre Medical Centre Bruce ACT

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial assessment, brief counselling, crisis intervention, and short-term casework for patients experiencing social, emotional, family, mental health, or situational stressors
• Support patients experiencing family violence, housing instability, financial stress, chronic illness adjustment, grief, trauma, and caregiving pressures.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, practice staff, and allied health professionals to support holistic, team-based care
• Support patients to navigate complex health and social service systems
• Facilitate warm referrals and coordinated care with external services (e.g. community services, housing, mental health, family violence services, NDIS, aged care, legal and financial supports).

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience across health, community, or primary care settings
• Experience in general practice, primary care, or integrated care settings
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced general practice environment

What We Offer

• Minimum 19 hours per week with a supportive and collaborative GP environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Variety and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
• Strong collaboration with GPs and allied health professionals.
• A welcoming, inclusive and patient-focused team committed to delivering quality care.

I look forward to receiving interest for this great role within the Ochre Family.  We are keen to support you and your future career opportunities and welcome your responses.

Send your application (CV and Cover letter) to [email protected]